WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Rockingham
North Carolina
North Carolina
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Rockingham
January
$232highestFebruary
$160March
$127April
$122lowestMay
$132June
$140July
$152August
$138September
$130October
$129November
$129December
$158Carbon Emissions
531 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
984 kWh
Rockingham's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Coal, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 37% of Rockingham's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 35%. Solar provides 13% of the energy in Rockingham. Coal provides 9% of the energy in Rockingham. Hydroelectric provides 4% of the energy in Rockingham. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Rockingham.
37%
Natural Gas
35%
Nuclear
13%
Solar
9%
Coal
4%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,588
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
11 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Rockingham can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | Varies | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Varies | Duke Energy Progress | See Details |
Duke Energy - North Carolina has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 9¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Service Time-Off-Use | TOU | 6¢ to 382¢ |
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